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  • Smoke and dust rises above a densely populated area of Gaza City
    War in the Middle East

    Five scenarios for the future of Gaza

    In the midst of the current war, there is still no concrete plan for the future of Gaza. Preparations for the day after need to be made now. Muriel Asseburg and René Wildangel talk about possible scenarios and what needs to happen

  • President Xi Jinping and PLO leader Mahmoud Abbas (left) in Beijing in June 2023
    War in the Middle East

    What's China's stance on the Israel-Hamas conflict?

    Beijing is seeking to mediate in the war between Israel and Hamas. China has condemned both parties' violence. Despite this, public hostility towards Israel prevails

  • While intent is always important, it is no guarantee of artistic merit. "Nowruz", the Aga Khan Master Musicians' debut album, is an example of both in perfect synthesis.
    Aga Khan Master Musicians' "Nowruz"

    Sunshine, peace and the smell of home

    While intent is always important, it is no guarantee of artistic merit. "Nowruz", the Aga Khan Master Musicians' debut album, is an example of both in perfect synthesis. Richard Marcus had a listen

  • Following Hamas's terrorist attack on 7 October, the world affirmed Israel’s right to defend itself. But political leaders on the front lines – and the international community more broadly – must start thinking about how to put the region on a path towards lasting peace and stability.
    Hamas-Israel conflict

    What happens after Gaza?

    Following Hamas's terrorist attack on 7 October, the world affirmed Israel’s right to defend itself. But political leaders on the front lines – and the international community more broadly – must start thinking about how to put the region on a path towards lasting peace and stability. By Carl Bildt

  • The United States, European Union, Russia and China want to help end Israel's conflict with Hamas. However, Middle Eastern states are the ones who will need to step up for humanitarian and diplomatic reasons
    Hamas-Israel conflict

    Which nation could mediate over Gaza?

    The United States, European Union, Russia and China want to help end Israel's conflict with Hamas. However, writes Cathrin Schaer, Middle Eastern states are the ones who will need to step up for humanitarian and diplomatic reasons

  • Largely isolated since Syria's civil war began in 2011, President Bashar Assad will return home from a trip to China with a new "strategic partnership" in the works.
    Bashar al-Assad in China

    Will Xi Jinping help to end Syria's isolation?

    Largely isolated since Syria's civil war began in 2011, President Bashar Assad will return home from a trip to China with a new "strategic partnership" in the works. Fu Yue reports

  • Iran's deal last spring with Saudi Arabia, brokered by China, highlighted the emergence of an unstable equilibrium in the Islamic Republic's foreign policy.
    Iran-Saudi deal

    The Islamic Republic's dilemma

    Iran's deal last spring with Saudi Arabia, brokered by China, highlighted the emergence of an unstable equilibrium in the Islamic Republic's foreign policy. Amin Naeni and Ali Fathollah-Nejad explore the inherent tensions

  • Music: Universal Echoes by Kuné

    An impactful message from Canada's Global Orchestra

    The musicians in the Canadian music ensemble Kuné come from a diverse array of traditions and cultures. On their new album, they share their concern for our planet's future in a collection of glorious tracks. By Richard Marcus

  • A meeting in Saudi Arabia about a war in Europe? The conference in Jeddah shows how much the world is changing.
    Ukraine conference in Saudi Arabia

    Diplomatic success for the Crown Prince

    A meeting in Saudi Arabia about a war in Europe? The conference in Jeddah shows how much the world is changing. Analysis by Karim El-Gawhary from Cairo

  • Growing Arab dissatisfaction with the West

    The Arab world tilts eastwards

    Arab public opinion is shifting on the topic of great power competition in the Middle East, with implications for the future of the region. By Walid Al-Sheikh

  • In their battle against the Islamic State's Afghan cell, the Taliban have appropriated the tactics of their former enemy:  the Afghan government and its U.S. backers. They, however, are more likely to receive support from regional actors.
    Afghanistan

    The Taliban’s "War on Terror"

    In their battle against the Islamic State's Afghan cell, the Taliban have appropriated the tactics of their former enemy: the Afghan government and its U.S. backers. They, however, are more likely to receive support from regional actors. Analysis by Emran Feroz

  • Syrian rights activists say that while the Assad government enriches itself, ordinary Syrians suffer.
    Economic diplomacy

    Who wants to invest in Syria now?

    Recent events may indicate the world wants to start doing business with Syria again, despite its government being accused of war crimes. But, asks Cathrin Schaer, how likely is it China, the EU and Gulf states will start spending big there?

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